When the Lagos State government in December 2017 moved bulldozers and other heavy-duty construction equipment into the heartlands of Agege, a densely populated suburb of Lagos, to pull down structures earlier marked for demolition, in readiness for a flyover that would crisscross Oba Ogunji Road/Pen Cinema area over a railroad crossing and landing in Agunbiade Street/Oke-Koto area of the community, it was a welcome development resident warmly embraced.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has promised to remobilise the contractor handling the Pen Cinema flyover in Agege area of the state back to the site soon.

Lagos State deputy governor Obafemi Hamzat Thursday disclosed that the government is in negotiating a partnership with Uber on water transportation. Hamzat, who represented the governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the disclosure at the 4th Traffic Radio Lecture Series themed 'Lagos beyond roads; The intermodal transport option' in Ikeja. "On our waterways, we are working on…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sunday submitted a twenty five names list of Commissioner-designates to the State House of Assembly for ratification. Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman, who disclosed this in a statement said his principal "carefully picked the nominees based on their cognate experience in their respective professions." “We took our time to pick the…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday constituted a visitation panel to investigate the lingering industrial crisis rocking the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH).

Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu Tuesday denied saying that he would solve the problem of gridlock in and around Apapa port within 60 days of assuming office. The gridlock has persisted for years with both federal and state government not being able to find a lasting solution to the problem. The backlog of gridlock has spilt…

Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Friday announced a 100 percent increase in the allowance for the staff of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). "Today, I visited the LASTMA office to interact with the officers on how to improve travel time within Lagos," Sanwo-Olu said on Twitter on Friday. "I also announced a 100% increase…

Just days after assuming office as Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said he has started losing weight as a result of the enormity and pressing demands of the office. "I dare say that I have lost weight and probably I will lose a little bit more but I think it’s what the job…

May 29 of every general elections year marks the inauguration of new administrations and administrators in Nigeria. Apart from the inauguration of President Buhari for a second term, 29 states have new governors sworn in today. Here are a few pictures from inauguration ceremonies across the country.  

New Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Wednesday said the state has challenges that can to consume it. Sanwo-Olu said this while delivering his inaugural speech after taking the oath of office at Tafa Balewa Square, Lagos. To avoid being 'consumed by challenges', Sanwo-Olu said the state must be prudent to ensure that the large population…

The outgoing governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode Wednesday morning has explained why he will be absent at the inauguration ceremony of the incoming governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Tafa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. Ambode, who congratulated and handed over to his successor- Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday, said the new governor deserves to enjoy his historic day…

The candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the last governorship election in Lagos state Babatunde Gbadamosi has said he will not contest the outcome of the election at the tribunal. Gbadamosi said he will be devoting his time and resources towards preparation for the next election in 2023. The ADP candidate lost the…